How old is your daughter ? And what did she need the $$$ for ? I can't believe she knew how to dispose of your collection, unless she is aware...
Saw a sign saying that because of the large number of counterfeits, they'd no longer take a $100 bill. It was a coffee/donut place, so usually...
Just want to say that the debate on Market vs. Technical Grading...and the comments from the posters....I know it gets heated at times, and maybe...
I have the 7th Edition.....on Page 13 it says that there were "changing grading standards" and that alot of formerly MS-65's would probably grade...
Also, the whole toning thing (which I personally am generally not a fan of)...in the past, that would be a major demerit for a coin, but today,...
But maybe the "market" adjusted to reality and you needed the improvisation ? Unless the later editions allow for more marks, dings, and bagmarks...
I hate to speak for someone, but it appears he is market grading but is not as loosey-goosey as the late-1990's /early-2000's lax period. That...
I think it's on the mark, Charley...not saying it's a hard-and-fast rule. CAC themselves state that strong/weak for the grade language, I am...
I think if you are talking CAC-language, it's just strong, average, and weak for the grade. And some of the A's might qualify for a 1 point...
Charley...FYI...I couldn't understand your post above...if you want to respond to multiple points separately you have to have the "quote" and...
GD, those Blue Circles areas...I can clearly see the discoloration (the blackish gold)...are you saying THAT is the wear ? It isn't just normal...
I might not be able to tell the difference. Thanks for circling those areas, but I honestly can't tell a major difference aside from the...
BTW....the OP here concerned that MS-69 1908 Wells Fargo Saint-Gaudens "The Best One"...it sold Sunday night for $286,875 (w/bp). I believe...
Maybe to an extent...but if I don't play by the rules everybody else is playing with, then I don't get to participate by buying (definitely) or...
Yeah, but try and buy an MS-66 Saint for MS-64 money because you insist and can prove that it is overgraded. I doubt the dealer agrees. :D
2004...he drilled it into me. :D
I'm just trying to learn about this whole debate. It's fascinating to me. I meant collecting in general, not you Charley. :D If theoretically...
Actually, GDJMSP has been very clear about why he doesn't like their grading standards. They use market grading, he is a purist who goes with...
But then how can you be 100% positive that the "wear" you see on high-points of a Saint or another coin are not multiple hits from coins banging...
But how do they DEFINE "wear" ? That's the rub. No pun intended. :D
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